I described myself as an eco-tourist on Tripadvisor because I enjoy travelling, but I usually work with a limited budget.…
Category: US National Park Service
The Singin’ Tourist in the SW USA (Day 2)
I was just a few miles from the entrance to Death Valley National Park. I got a very early start,…
A Bit of Business, A Bit of Fun
This “how many national parks can I visit in a week” trip has been on my radar for quite a…
Seven National Parks in Ten Days–Can It Be Done?
I’m not sure exactly when I became a fan of national parks, but I am one. I couldn’t wait to…
A New Normal? Prepping to Get Back on the Road
Sorry it’s been so long since I last posted. Real life has been REAL for everyone! I’ve limited most of…
Have Card, Will Travel
Now that I had SB and she had proven herself to be road worthy, I wanted to really put her…
Random Thoughts, Post South Dakota Trip
I’ve lived in Iowa for more than a decade as I write this post. It’s a long ways from family…
Home, Home from the Range
The night’s storm died away, but that Tuesday morning afterwards began still cloudy and was the coolest of the extended…
A Day in the Black Hills of South Dakota
Memorial Day started partly sunny and cooler after the heavy thunderstorms of the night before. The forecast was for more…
Oh, the Rocks and the Mountains
Ten years ago, I decided to bypass the Badlands National Park. Bad decision, but fortunately, I had the opportunity to…